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Bus service improvement will come at a cost for taxpayers - minister
Taxpayers will have to foot the bill for improving the bus service as Transport Minister Joe Mizzi says his hands are tied by a 10-year contract. In a frank interview, Mr Mizzi tells The Sunday Times...
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Driver dies in Luqa crash
A 55-year-old man from Mosta who had been driving a Mitsubishi pick-up van died this afternoon following a collision near St Vincent de Paul Home in Luqa. The pick-up was involved in a crash with a...
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Man hurt in Coast Road crash
A 41-year-old man from Msida was injured this evening when his Peugeot 106 was involved in a head-on crash with a Toyota Iste on the Coast Road. The incident happened close to the Splash and Fun Park....
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Search for Paceville thief
The search is on for a man who stole items from people at a Paceville nightclub two weeks ago. The case was filmed on CCTV. A woman who had her mobile phone stolen from her handbag uploaded this video...
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Problem of out of stock medicines already reduced - minister
The number of out of stock medicines has already been drastically reduced, Health Minister Godfrey Farrugia said earlier today. Addressing a press conference ahead of World Pharmacy Day on September...
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Campaign wants George Cross replaced by the Maltese Cross on the flag
A Facebook campaign has been launched to lobby towards swapping the George Cross with the Maltese Cross on the Maltese flag. A statement issued this morning did not say who is behind the campaign. The...
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AFM Commander 'not pressured to leave' - Mallia
National Security Minister Manuel Mallia has denied putting pressure on the commander of the AFM to resign his post. Speaking to journalists this morning on the fringes of the opening of a course...
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Bendy buses to remain off the roads... for now
Bendy buses will remain off the roads for the time being, despite Arriva’s report on the technical tests which were concluded this weekend, Transport Minister Joe Mizzi said this morning. Speaking...
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Campaign against cyber harassment holding public consultation
A woman posted lies about her ex-husband online that led to him losing his job and his annual salary of €89,000. The man, who was separating from his wife, was one of the many victims of cyber...
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Car used by Borg Olivier, Mintoff, presented to Heritage Malta
A car used by two prime ministers until it was parked in the police garage has been presented to Heritage Malta. The Austin Princess was Prime Minister George Borg Olivier’s official car in the 1960s...
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Church thief has sentence reduced after parish priest forgives him
A drug addict who stole antique jewellery from the Żabbar church after scaling scaffolding outside the building has had four months reduced from his three year jail term after the parish priest...
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Father jailed for abusing daughter, 15
A 49-year-old man from Cospicua was this morning jailed six years after he was found guilty of violently and indecently assaulting his 15-year-old daughter. The incidents started in 2003 and took...
View ArticleFarmhouse rentals company warns of fraud
A company which rents out holiday farmhouses in Gozo has warned of fraud by a woman posing as its representative. Gozo Farmhouses Rentals said the woman, who identifies herself as Annabelle, is...
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Two accused of selling ammunition, explosives, to Libyan companies
Two men, Michael Azzopardi 53 of Rabat and Feraj issa Ali Yaacob, 31 of Tripoli, were accused in court today of illegally selling ammunition to Libyan organisations when they knew or could suspect...
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Cardona has 'no idea' how Energy Minister's wife was recruited by Malta...
Economy Minister Chris Cardona yesterday said he had “no idea” how the Energy Minister’s wife was recruited by Malta Enterprise, an entity for which Dr Cardona is politically responsible. However, he...
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School year opens - Minister insists early pick-up time for schoolchildren...
The new scholastic year appears to have started smoothly this morning, with no problems reported in school transport, despite the fact that the Unscheduled Bus Service is also providing coaches to...
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Susan Boyle sings in Gozo
Singing sensation Susan Boyle visited Malta last week and sang during Mass in Kercem, Gozo.
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Law course entry requirements eased
The University of Malta said today that while at present, prospective students wishing to follow the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course need to present three Intermediate Matriculation passes at Grade...
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Updated - Konrad Mizzi says he did not use his influence for wife to get...
Updated - Adds video - Energy Minister Konrad Mizzi said this morning that he did not use his influence for his wife to be appointed envoy of Malta Enterprise, although he had discussed the matter...
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Graffiti on newly-restored historic building
The newly-restored Ximenes Redoubt opposite the Salina salt pans has been vandalised. Graffiti have been found on a small part of the building, which dates back to the time of the knights. The...
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